Despite the court of PSG, José Mourinho is "convinced" to keep Dele Alli

Tottenham coach José Mourinho said he was "convinced" that attacking midfielder Dele Alli, announced in contact with Paris SG or Real Madrid, will stay with Spurs this season, while urging him to deserve his place on the ground by its services.

Not selected in the group during the last two meetings, the 24-year-old will join the one who will go to North Macedonia against Shkendija for the third qualifying round of the Europa League this Thursday.

Asked if Alli would stay this season at Tottenham, Mourinho replied: "I think, I can even say that I am convinced he will be there."

He then hit the nail on the head in a press conference: "I always told you that he would have his opportunities, that there is no problem at all with what is left and that, like any other player, this are its benefits that are the most important.

He's coming (to North Macedonia), he will have a chance to play and it will be important for him that he performs well. "

"If Alli is on the pitch for a minute or 90 minutes, it'll be up to him to show us what he's worth, it's that easy."

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Talented and very promising in his early years, Alli has sometimes been criticized for his lack of consistency over the past two years, losing his place in the England team, while the arrival of Gareth Bale will ultimately increase competition in the Spurs.

But Alli has the cards and his future in hand, assured the Portuguese.

"There is a tendency which is now, when a player is good or not good, to give the responsibility to the coach, either because he gives him the love he needs or because he gives him the blows of sticks when it is necessary, explained the Special One.

“I think 99% is the player's responsibility.

Me, I have 1%, he pleaded.

If Alli is on the pitch for a minute or 90 minutes, it will be up to him to show us what he's worth, it's that simple. "

The ball is therefore very clearly in the player's court.

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